Peach Bottom
Phorid flies, small insects that often breed in moist areas, swarm homes and neighborhoods near Chester County mushroom farms each fall. This year, state officials are strengthening measures to control their spread. Eric Toedter is the founder and president of MYCOguard, a company that helps mushroom farms control pests. He said the flies feed on mushroom mycelium and can spread into nearby residential areas. They pose a challenge for farmers during the fall holiday season because fly populations peak when demand for mushrooms rises.
BEL AIR, Md. — Health officials in Harford County are warning residents to take precautions after three wild animals in the area tested positive for rabies. The Harford County Health Department received confirmation Wednesday from the Maryland Department of Health that two raccoons and a fox submitted from the county tested positive for the virus. […]
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A historic York County inn is set to close next weekend, the owners announced via Facebook. The Conewago Inn, located at 3480 York Haven Road in Manchester, will have its last day next Saturday, Nov. 14. The property has been listed for sale since...
A whole room glowing with 1,000 lights sits inside one little Christmas shop. That alone made me stop scrolling. Then I learned the same store offers more than 750 ornament designs you can personalize. Seven hundred fifty. I can’t imagine choosing just one without a long, happy debate. Names,...
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A central Pennsylvania man looking to make history did just that in the comfort of a York County movie theater, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The Guinness Book of World Records announced late last month that Glenwood Hoskin Jr. has smashed the record for the most films […]
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed a bill, which would have allowed a charter amendment to go before voters that would have allowed council members more power in budget decisions.
CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. — The Chambersburg Borough Council endorsed an agreement for the Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority to sell the remaining 69% of the original Southgate Shopping Center to the Southgate Development Group, also known as Inch and Company, from York, Pennsylvania. The Chambersburg Area Municipal Authority has sought proposals...
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — Work is starting on an internet expansion project aiming to bring better connection to thousands of York County residents. Homes and businesses in New Freedom, Railroad, Glen Rock, Seven Valleys and adjacent areas will get access to high-speed internet. This project is all about connecting communities, York County President Commissioner […]
Drivers heading through Chester County have a little more driving room. After more than three years of construction, the Pennsylvania Turnpike has opened a widened, rebuilt stretch near the Downingtown Interchange, giving motorists three lanes in each direction along four miles of highway. The $214 million project, covering mileposts 312...
On Oct. 2, construction of the new $94 million University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture began. The 63,000-square-foot lab will bring together the New Bolton Center laboratory of the Pennsylvania Animal Diagnostic Laboratory System (PADLS) and the Pennsylvania Equine Toxicology Research Laboratory (PETRL). The lab is expected to be completed in 2028, and PADLS and PETRL will move in by 2029.
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A 24-acre property in Lancaster County, including just over a quarter mile of Conestoga River shoreline is now preserved. Lancaster Conservancy worked with a landowner to add a new conservation easement along the river south of Lancaster City. It also includes woodlands and tributaries to the river. “The owners of this […]
A preliminary count of provisional ballots Friday in the race for Pennsylvania’s 41st House District put Democrat Brad Chambers ahead of incumbent Republican Brett Miller. When polls closed on Election Night, Miller held a 41-vote advantage over Chambers, 14,225 to 14,184. After adding 139 provisional votes to the tally...
YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — With shorter days and colder temperatures ahead, Lifepath Christian Ministries is making preparations to further help those struggling with homelessness by bringing all its facilities under one roof, according to a news release. The nonprofit celebrated those who helped with its "Rooted in Stability"...
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Democrat Brad Chambers declared victory against Republican Rep. Brett Miller in a state House race that was too close to call on Election Day. Chambers leads Miller by about 40 votes as of Friday afternoon, according to Lancaster County's election results. Not all ballots have been counted and certified, and the Associated Press has not called the race.
Construction crews have broken ground on a new early education and childcare center along Kenneth Road in West Manchester Township, bringing York County its first Learning Experience location. The center will serve children ages 6 weeks to 6 years and is expected to open next summer. Linlo Properties and Keller Contracting are leading the build on what has been a vacant lot for decades.
S&P Global, Fitch, and Moody’s Ratings recently reaffirmed Chester County Government’s Triple-A ratings, outlook stable. A Triple-A rating is the highest possible credit rating from all three agencies, indicating an exceptionally strong capacity to meet debt obligations and very low default risk. Chester County is the only county...
YORK, Pa. (WHTM) — Officials have broken ground on a new childcare center coming soon to York County. Earlier today, Linlo Properties and general contractor Keller Contracting broke ground on a new childcare center called The Learning Experience, which will be built at 1945 Kenneth Road in York County. Per the news release, this new […]
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM)– Votes are still being counted in a Midstate race that is still too close to call. The 2026 General Election was held on November 3, which resulted in the Democratic Party winning big not only nationally, but also in Pennsylvania. Democrats secured a trifecta victory in the election, but one local race has yet to be called.
Kate Klunk has won reelection in the 169th District state House race, according to the unofficial election results from York County. With 22 of 22 precincts fully reporting, Republican incumbent Kate Klunk received 63% of the vote, with 16,389 votes, compared with Democratic challenger Austin Graham, who received 37% with 9,442 votes. The 169th District includes Hanover, Glen Rock, Railroad, Jefferson, New Freedom and Shrewsbury boroughs and Penn, Codorus, West Manheim, Manheim, Heidelberg and Shrewsbury townships. In her seventh race for the district, the 2026 margin of victory by 6,947 votes marked the closest race yet for Klunk. In her unopposed 2024 general election, Klunk received 30,234 votes, with just 1,542 write-in votes. 2022 marked the most recent contested general election race for Klunk, with Klunk defeating 2022 Democratic challenger Isaac Riston by a margin of 11,962 votes. Want Hanover and Adams County news delivered to your inbox? Sign up for the Hanover Daily Briefing newsletter by Harrison Jones here . Prior to the 2022 race, Klunk had defeated her first Democratic challenger, Sarah Hammond, in 2018 with a margin of 10,310 votes. Affordability emerged as a central issue for both candidates, although they approached it differently. More: Live coverage
Harford County government will again participate in Operation Green Light, a national initiative that encourages community participants to turn at least one outside light to green for one week each year in November to help bring awareness and show support for veterans. Here are the details provided by the Harford County government:
